A/N: This is to say thanks in advance and here we go.

Chapter 11: Choices (Leon then Mathias/Dracula's POV)

I looked around the 'Shrine' and I was amazed and terrified at how much time has passed since I went after Sara. I remembered that Mathias renounced humanity and became a vampire; I remember fighting Death and winning. My life after that night had been pretty quiet. I did take another wife, Sylvia and yes we had children. However, my love for Mathias never faded. Every night I wept for him, prayed that he would break away from his inner darkness and see the light.

His son, Adrian, was his father's living, breathing image and he proved to be more than capable to withstand his father in anything. Soma, his son's beloved, had a heart and soul pure and of gold. The newly wedded couple was planning for their new family and they were taking no chances.

The vampire Joachim lost his life because he attacked the younger silverette. Mathias had no choice but to kill him. He was just looking out for his family. I looked around, feeling terrified. My terror vanished when I saw the silverette. He was sitting in the living room, sipping on something.

"How are you feeling today?" I asked as I took a seat to him. Soma looked at me and smiled.

"Hello Baron….oh I'm sorry, Leon." He said as he placed a hand onto his stomach. "I'm doing well thank you. I know this time is terrifying for you."

"It's all so strange." I admitted. "I don't feel like I belong here."

"Adrian and his father feel the same way as you do." Soma said compassionately. "Why don't you speak to them?"

"I'm still grasping the concept that Mathias is still here." I said. "So much time, gone…." Soma patted my hand and smiled.

"We're all here for you." He said. "And I'm glad you're here too. I haven't seen Mathias this happy."

"He makes me happy too." I said with a blush. "It's just a lot to take in."

"We understand that completely." A new voice said from the door. We looked up and smiled. Both Cronqvist men made their presences known as they entered the study and sat next to us.

"Leon," I looked to Mathias, who held my hands in his own. "We know that this is much for you and I promise, it'll all be worth it in the end."

"I trust you." I said with a blush dusting my cheeks. Even after all these years and after all we've gone through, Mathias still held my heart in thrall. Adrian, his son, looked at us and smiled while holding his beloved. I knew then and there that I had his blessing. Our moment was interrupted by a clearing of a throat.

"Excuse me Baron, Lord Cronqvist, Arikado," Miss Yoko said. "We have news."

"What's going on?" I heard Soma ask.

"Well, there's another disturbance. It seems that someone's come out to play." I watched as Soma got to his feet but was stopped by the younger Cronqvist.

"Angel, you can't go."

"But Adrian…."

"Stay here," He ordered. With that, he turned to his father and they exchanged a look. Mathias nodded and got to his feet.

"Soma, remain here with your mother and Miss Mina." I saw that Soma was about to object but I intervened.

"It's in the best interest of you and the children." I reminded him gently. Soma looked at me and sighed.

"Of course," He sighed sadly. I hugged him briefly and smiled.

"We will come back soon. You just concern yourself with resting and protecting your children." With that, I followed Mathias and Adrian to meet with the others. Miss Yoko looked stunned and so did Soma's parents.

"You're….." His mother stammered. "You're…."

"You're the first Belmont." His father said, surprisingly not afraid. "Nothing surprises me anymore."

"We're wasting time." I said, as I geared up. "Let's go." We all left and in no time, we made it to the place where the disturbance was. There were monsters and a man in black. I felt sick to my stomach.

"Another Belmont..?" He hissed. "Why can't you all die?" I blinked at that but stood my ground.

"You have caused enough trouble." I said, gripping the Vampire Killer. "And it will end NOW!"

"You are so confident." Satan said with a smirk. "What makes you think you can take me on?"

"Who said I was going at it alone?" I retorted. Satan's face dropped as he saw the group that was waiting behind me. He hadn't expected this kind of power. He attacked, I dodged. He lunged I parried. I watched as Adrian and Mathias attacked from the sides, in perfect sync! Satan turned to the two and hissed, tossing both Shadow and Light magic at them. I watched as Mathias dodged the Light and Adrian the Shadow. Miss Yoko and Soma's father jumped in, using Devils and Magic. Satan wasn't expecting that as he caught a wound from the Devil on his side and Yoko's magic blinded him a bit. I saw my opening and lunged in with the whip at the ready. What I didn't expect, was his recovery time! He caught me by the throat and I heard Mathias' cry.

"So Lord Cronqvist," Satan purred, as he held me aloft with one hand. "How precious is the Baron to you?" I saw Mathias lower his sword and his eyes pleaded. "From the looks of it, very precious…. Surrender yourself to me and I will spare your love." I looked to Mathias and shook my head. I didn't want him to surrender. That was never his way!

Mathias sheathed his sword and knelt. I struggled but got a surprise.

"HELLFIRE!" Mathias roared, as he punched the ground. The ground shook and fires shot up from the ground in a blazing inferno. Satan got blasted face-first.

"Curse you!" He growled, releasing me to favor his face. I flipped to land on my feet and took a stance. I saw the fear in his eyes. I allowed myself a smirk as I felt the power of God and all that was good. God, give me strength to deliver us from this evil…

"I CALL UPON THE POWERS AND STRENGTH OF MY CLAN; HOLY CROSS!" I cried. I felt unbelievable power and strength. I could have sworn I heard church bells as I ran to land the final blow. Satan never saw it coming.

"NOOOOOOOOOO!" He cried as he tried to block my strike. I broke through and hit him with the full force of the cross. I knew that he was going but again, Satan was never known for playing fair.

"I'll take you with me." He laughed as he grabbed onto my arms and tried to pull me down to the depths of hell. Again, I struck him.

"GO AND TAKE YOUR MINIONS WITH YOU!" I cried as I flipped in mid-air and kicked him into the rapidly closing hole. As he fell, Satan threw a final blow. I didn't have time to block and it pierced me through the armor!

"ARGH," I said as I landed on the ground, quickly going to one knee. The sky cleared up and the sickening feeling in my stomach disappeared. He's gone. I thought with a tired smile. Now, all will be in peace. I winced at the pain I felt and looked at the damage. He got me good.

"Leon!" I heard Mathias call. I didn't see anyone, for my world went black.

(Mathias/Dracula's POV)

Through out the fight I just wanted Leon out of harm's way. I knew this was what he was meant to do, he's done it while we both in the Company and even then, I wanted someone else to take his place in the battlefield. My heart dropped when I saw my beloved take a knee and when I saw the blood.

No…I thought the smell of death all too familiar to me. I can't lose him again! I ran to him, not caring if the others saw my tears. I held him in my arms. His beautiful blue eyes opened and I saw the pain.

"Leon," I choked. "Please, don't you dare die on me, I can't bear it." I felt my beloved's hand wiping away my tears.

"Mathias, I love you too." He whispered. I looked down at him and knew I had to make a choice.

"Beloved, please, stay with me." I pleaded. "Live with me." I didn't hear a verbal consent but I felt him nod weakly. My heart soared as I took him into my arms and pierced his neck. I wasn't sure how changed he would be but I love him no less. I removed my fangs and cut my throat.

"Beloved, drink," I urged. I grew worried when I didn't feel Leon's response right away. I gasped when I felt the pull. I allowed him to drink from me as long as I was able. As soon as I felt light-headed I gently pulled him away and looked him over. The slight age lines he had smoothed a bit, his hair became more lustrous, his skin paled a bit and I saw the small fangs. I got to my feet, holding my beloved in my arms.

"Father," I heard my son say as I walked passed him. "What have you done?"

"Adrian, if it had been Soma, what would you have done?" I asked, not meeting my son's gaze. I saw Matthew pick up the Vampire Killer and place it on his side. He looked worn but he was well. Miss Yoko also looked tired.

"Let's go home." I said. "And enjoy our peace." With that, I led the way but something deep down told me that our battle was the first of many.

When we reached the Shrine, Soma and Mina were there to meet us. Soma immediately looked to my precious cargo.

"You didn't have a choice did you?" He asked, looking at me. I shook my head and Soma sighed. I knew that he wasn't too thrilled with the idea but he accepted it. He led me to a room next to his and Adrian's and opened the door.

"Here, put him to bed." He said as he pulled the covers back. I nodded in thanks and after Soma left us, I carefully tended to my beloved. He was fast asleep, his change taking time and effect. I knew I had to hunt but I wasn't certain as to how Leon would awake. Some would descend into madness, others wouldn't survive. I've seen both cases and I didn't want that to happen. I took the seat next to the bed and put up my feet. I was also battle weary. I was about to fall asleep when I heard a knock on the door.

"Enter," I commanded. The door opened and I relaxed. It was Adrian. He closed the door gently behind him and approached me. Wordlessly he handed me over two large flasks.

"I thought it would be best this way." He said. "Because I will not hesitate to protect my family," I understood completely on that and I couldn't blame my son for his precaution.

"Adrian, I know that you don't approve."

"Father, please, I don't mind it," He said. "I just thought it would be later on."

"Adrian, he was dying." I said, my eyes welling up with unshed tears. "I couldn't lose another I loved…"

"How come you never changed Mother?"

"I didn't have the heart to." I admitted. "I loved her just as she was. True, I could have brought her to the world of immortality but I know deep down that was something she wouldn't have wanted." Adrian looked at me and nodded in understanding.

"Well, I guess now we can plan that nursery." He said with a slight chuckle. I looked at my son and smiled. I sensed the nervousness within him. I also sensed his excitement. I remembered when Lisa was pregnant with Adrian. It was the only time I made such a fuss.

Flashback

"Vlad what are you doing?" I heard Lisa laughing at me good-naturedly as I drew up plans for the nursery. I wasn't too sure on what we were having so I was at a loss.

"Oh, my love," I said as I pulled myself away from the plans to look at her. She was radiant, already five months along and glowing. "I wanted this to be a surprise!"

"Oh please, I had a feeling you were up to something." She said as she played with her beautiful golden locks. "You don't have to make such a fuss."

"I insist, we have to be ready for our little one." I said. She looked at me and hugged me.

"Vlad, no matter what, I'm sure the baby will love it." She said. I relaxed into her embrace and basked in her love and listened to the baby's heartbeat. No matter what, I knew my family would love me.

"What do you think it will be?" I asked after a moment of blessed silence. Lisa looked at me with a smile.

"What-ever it may be, we will love it no less." She said. I smiled at her and kissed her hands.

"I love you." I said.

"And I love you, for all eternity."

End of Flashback

"Father," I heard my son call. I looked at him and I felt the tears come up. I could see past his illusion and I saw Lisa. Adrian was his mother's image and no matter what that boy did, I couldn't raise my hand to him and land the final blow. I looked at him and smiled.

"Sorry my son, I was just thinking." I said. "Do you and Soma have any idea as what you're having?"

"Other than having twins, we're not sure."

"So maybe we should stick to white and light green." I suggested. My son thought about that and nodded. "Maybe with little bunnies…."

"Father, no." Adrian said. "No bunnies."

"Well I'm not crazy about ducklings."

"What are you two talking about?" A voice from the bed asked. We turned and saw that Leon was awake!

"Beloved, how do you feel?"

"Fine I suppose," Leon said. "Just hungry and a bit cold," I handed him a flask, which he downed without question. The color returned to his skin when the last drop was drunk.

"Now, we were just discussing nurseries."

"Ah, that's right." Leon said as he sat crossed-legged on our bed. "For Soma….boy or girl…"

"We don't know yet." Adrian said. "It's too early to tell."

"Well, what are you going to do now that Satan's back in hell?" Leon asked. I saw my son think on that a bit before answering.

"Maybe return to Spain." He said. "Soma will need family and his family home has more than enough room."

"I suppose." I said. "But, what about our family home…?"

"Out of the question, I will not have my children growing up as I had." Leon was about to say something when another knock on the door was heard. Before I could say enter, Matthew was there.

"I'm sorry to intrude but Adrian, you're needed."

"What's wrong?"

"Soma's feeling pain again and he's scared. His mother and I are trying to calm him but he wants you." Adrian nodded and followed Matthew out. I was concerned as well and looked at Leon who nodded and got off the bed. We followed them to next door and say the door was open, as if my son knew. We entered and saw Soma on the bed, looking panicked and rubbing his stomach.

"I only feel one." He sobbed. "Oh God please…" Tears streamed down and I ran to him immediately. I examined him and my heart pounded in my ears. I was scared for them. For the first time since I was human, I prayed. Under my hand, I felt not one, but two heartbeats.

"Ah, there we are." I said with a huge sigh of relief. Soma looked at me and cried.

"Thank you…."

"Oh Child don't cry, it's all right now." I said as I took him into my arms. Leon came next to us and wrapped his arms around Soma as well, whispering comforting words and calming him. Adrian was next to his beloved, kissing his neck and supporting the silverette in his lap. We all comforted the distraught silverette. Not being able to feel one's own child would shake up anyone. Soma needed peace and quiet and that was not going to happen in Japan. Right now, Japan was a 'hot zone'. I released my son-in-law and began to pack their things.

"Father what are you doing?"

"While things are settled, it's best to go." I said. "You and Soma are returning to Spain with Matthew and Shanoa tonight. Leon and I will join you there." I looked at my son, daring him to challenge me. I found no argument with him. We finished packing and helped Matthew, Shanoa and Soma into my own private jet (I accumulated some wealth over the years). Adrian, Leon and I took to the sky after saying farewell to Miss Mina and Miss Yoko. I knew I was right. If Soma remained here, there was no telling what would happen to him or to the children. However, I did know that my son would kill someone lest any harm come to them. Like we need my son to go on a blood lust….I thought with a shudder. I was bad enough but my son… hell hath no fury.

Well Satan's down for the count and Leon's a new addition to the group. Will peace hold out or is there more to this tale? Review to find out.